Unless he finds a sudden need to "spend more time with his family", Mike "little engine that could" Nifong will keep chugging along. The governor who appointed him interim DA won't give him the axe, nor the AG who may run for governor one day and will need the black vote.
Those in Durham who elected Nifong would be outraged if this case is shortcircuited by outsiders. The only thing that will stop it is for the accuser to back out, or for Nifong to say he was duped by her and drop the case.
I am wondering...if this is status quo for Durham, who is going to hold his feet to the fire?
Think about it----At this point what is the worst thing that can happen for Nifong? NOTHING.
Nifong drags his feet and uses every delay tactic at his disposal.
The election comes and goes and Nifong is elected DA. They go to trial and the boys are either aquitted or found guilty. (I cannot even concieve of those boys being found guilty, but it is a very real, very scary possibility).
It's a win - win for Nifong. If he drags this out until after the election, who cares?
When the boys are aquitted, there will be enough time before the next election (mayor?)to bring forth more sacrifical lambs. If the boys are not aquitted, the better for him.
Granted, much of this depends on the trial Judge.
This is about power and corruption. There is a major power struggle going on in Durham and one side saw an opportunity. AV is a pawn and the boys are the sacrifice.
The only thing they did not count on was the K Street gang.
BTW-look for Duke embrace reparations in the form of $$$$ to NCCU. Maybe in the next few years. Just a gut feeling.